From isolated caves to ancient permafrost, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes for resistance have been showing up in unexpected places. As scientists puzzle over how genes for antibiotic resistance arise in various environments and what risks to
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All citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. In particular, contributions are sought from:
- farmers
- processors
- distributors
- wholesalers
- retailers
- business organisations (including associations, chambers o
A Northern Ireland tech company specialising in food traceability is to work with PwC in the Netherlands on a new project. The firm uses blockchain technology to monitor stages in the food production process and guard against food fraud.
Four Northern Ireland food and drink manufacturers have secured trade deals to China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Europe, in deals worth a collective £500,000.
With cuts and weaker regulation, how can we be sure our food is safe? The authorities dismiss health risks but don’t be fooled. Structures designed to protect us are being dismantled.
British sourcing is a safer bet
An article in The Grocer by EFG Member Prof. Chris Elliott
So a new food scandal hits our shores once again. This time the culprit appears to be a company selling disinfectants laced with an illegal insecticide to a larg
Analysis of pesticides in egg products is likely to have a higher priority in future following the fipronil scandal, according to labs.
Two new reports on antibiotics prescribing and spending are adding to the evidence that campaigns to improve antimicrobial stewardship in the United States are beginning to pay off.
Rice and pasta products on sale in Italy will be required to carry country of origin labels from February.
There is much talk surrounding food fraud policy, and while there is convergence around the need to ‘do something about it’, there can be divergence around how this should be done as seen in the decisions and actions of concerned stakeholders.
Natasha Logan has a degree in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition, and in Food Safety & Biotechnology. She is a current PhD Student with Queen's University Belfast. Natasha recently visited the UK Colloids 2017 event in Manchester as part of the safef
To mark the 20th anniversary of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agricul
Thursday 24 August marks National Burger Day in the UK, and with households across Northern Ireland planning to get grilling over the bank holiday weekend, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is issuing top tips on how to ensure your barbecue is safe and
- Retail giants turn to bitcoin technology to combat food-fraud
- Fraud costs global food industry up to $40 billion every year
The Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) has achieved significant progress strengthening the local agri-food sector and helping open new markets during its five year term.
Call for proposals reference: GP/EFSA/AFSCO/2017/03 - “Detection and quantification of allergens in foods and minimum eliciting doses in food allergic individuals”
Link to the call documents: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/art36grants/article36/170502
A very rare subtype implicated in only one previous outbreak was responsible for a case of botulism in Slovakia, according to research.
High levels of norovirus genotypes I and II were detected in office water coolers associated with an outbreak last year.
In a meeting of the American Chemical Society, researchers presented their work on a paper sensor that can tell you when your food is spoiled. The technology could also help spot infectious bacteria or find medicinal herbs in the Amazon.
Deadline for sending applications: 8 September 2017 at midnight (local time, CET).
The text of this call is available in all EU official languages in the Official Journal of the European Union here.
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